How to Effectively Wash Feather Pillows Without Damaging Them
If something spills on your pillow, spot treat immediately. Blot—don’t rub—the area with a small amount of mild detergent and warm water. Let it dry completely before using it again. Otherwise, it's ...
Chickens sprouted dino-like feathers when scientists messed with the Sonic Hedgehog gene
Scientists uncovered a key genetic pathway in the origin of feathers, but they found that evolution is stubborn in turning ...
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See Lily Gladstone’s Stunning Oscar Gowns Designed by an Indigenous Artist
Lily Gladstone wore a midnight-blue gown with a porcupine-quill neckline to the 96th Academy Awards. She also wore a matching cape, which featured 216 hand-quilled and beaded petals. Smithsonian ...
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From dinosaurs to birds, the origin of feathers remains a mystery
Birds and feathers are closely tied together – feathers enable flight, provide insulation, and make courtship displays possible. Yet the origin of these remarkable structures predates birds. Feathered ...